I personally would never have that kind of surgery. But it's different for everybody. Is it better to be obese, or have surgery and lose weight? I don't know to be honest. Just because you've lost weight doesn't mean you're healthy... it's about the way you do it and your nutrition. I don't think it'd be possible to get adequate nutrition after having gastric bypass, they just can't eat enough calories..
Also I wanna say that surgery is not a quick fix it is very hard process having to limit your calories and all the side effects of the surgery. It's not easy for anyone to lose weight. This isn't directed to you Adam but this is just to anyone.
I say do what you gotta do to lose the weight once its off then you can try to get healthy. I had to do extreme ways to lose weight but now that I've lost it I am so healthy and I exercise and diet. I am much better off now then trying to 1000x I've tried to "diet and exercise" to lose weight and fail. I wouldn't get surgery personally but do what you gotta do to lose weight.
great video! My last diet was a medically supervised PSMF, similar to the starvation diet you did. It was my last ditch effort at losing weight and I also lost a load of weight during it. Slowly gained most of it back over 2 years. I believe in the fast, as ur not hungry during it, but in the end couldn't sustain. Thanks for understanding we WLSers are coming from.
For the first 18 months after gastric bypass surgery, patients must restrict themselves to consuming less than 800 calories per day.
WLS doesnt make losing weight or maintaining any easier. Its just more expensive. I don't think it's bad but I dont understand why people waste all that money just to force themselves to starve. You're living proof that drastic measures don't require massive credit card debt.
How wonderful for you to be so dedicated to your health. I hope that i can be healthy soon. i could not do away with the diabetes. That was the reason I had the surgery, Now i have a chance to live longer, diabetes free. Isn't that awesome? Good luck on your success. You are a bright young man.:) Norma
Hurray! I'm so glad to hear your argument. Like others, I've been thinking about this since the first video was posted. I've concluded that it's crazy to think WLS is an easy solution to weight loss. Christ, it's surgery. As you say, every way is the hard way.
You are right about the tendency to seek out other people with whom you can identify. I never even knew there was such a thing a weight loss surgery community on Youtube. I guess I never used that as a search term/tag.
I have to be honest Adam I wasnt going to look for the next video because I didnt know if I could handle another wls bashing, but I was proven wrong by your outstanding video THank you so much I think that you may have brought some common ground and even may have bridged a gap between the two groups. God bless you and thank you for sharing your story with everybody.
Kudos! I almost unsubscribed from this channel but thought i'd wait to see what the rest of the people this week would say. Now because of your video I just may stay subscribed! Thanks!!!
My, Oh, My! Interesting week here. I am pre-op RNY. I am 48 yrs old, 284 lbs, 5'3", and at my witts end. I have been on every diet imaginable and finally gave up. I have severe sleep apnea, which has caused enlargement of my heart. I have diabetes with fasting blood sugar levels of 300/400. I am literally dying. I have a beautiful 2 yr old grandson that needs me. I have no choice BUT TO HAVE SURGERY!! I applaud your video.
"diets" are delusional temporary fixes. To honestly get a benefit out of "diets" there must be a long term, almost life dedication to it inorder to get somewhere with it. I wish people would understand that.
Thank you for this video! This is what I thought I would find when I FIRST showed up here. I apologize for any misconceptions I may have had about this channel based on what felt like attacks earlier in the week (Tues. and Wed.) Different strokes for different folks I suppose. In the end I hope we all end up in a healthy, happy body.
I still can't believe that anyone thinks that I said that surgery was the easy way out... ? And as for my choice to say I wouldn't recommend it,, I still wouldn't! Gosh.
This was a great video, Adam. Your point shines through <33
thank you! i hope you don't feel that i was attacking you in any way just because our opinions differ. i know we all are coming from a place of wanting to support.
More intelligent than the majority of the WL community? Hmmmmmmmm. I will match you IQ points any day! LOL LOL Hey, I think you would be a great contender. However, I could be a great opponent to screw your opinion! LOL I have huge feelings and thoughts about WLS. I am taping my mouth shut right now. Ah yes. I love duct tape. It has so many universal uses! LOL
Ha ha ha ha ha. Yeah, right. share Sheree. a-huh. Didn't you read the first part of my comment about intelligence? LOL LOL LOL Nothing fishy here. I don't take bait. :-)
Loved the video - you're pretty freakin awesome. I can't help but notice that your comments are pretty split between WLL and WLS people... What if the drama ultimately did bring the two communities more together... wouldn't that be a trip.
sooo.. you're saying you have to do it the wrong way to learn to do it the right way?.... hmmm.. it's weird to say it out loud, but i know that when i did it the unhealthy way, i definitely got motivated that that WASN'T the way to do it this time... buuuut... i'm not gonna say I would suggest trying things the wrong way first... sowwy!
no no... i am saying that all our goals should be to obtain a balanced, healthy life when it comes to nutrition and exercise... but it is not that simple for a lot of people, i know it wasn't for me. i am the first to say that my method of losing weight is not the healthiest form but through it, i have learned so much about myself and am now in a place where i am eating healthy and maintained a healthy weight for close to a year now.
I'm taking a radical approach to weight loss too. I'm glad to know you don't regret your radical approach. Did you get flack for taking such a radical approach? I could just pinch your cheeks, you're too cute!
i've gotten some flack, yes. it is is important for people to know that I am all about finding that place of balanced, healthy, eating (it is the most important thing) but not everyone can jump right into that. this is a journey. i continue to grow and improve.
Thanks for such a surprising response to Thursday's addition. Thanks for being supportive on both sides. Everyone IS NOT the same, and different strokes for differn't foaks....Anyhow you nailed it on the head when you said we are all here for the same purpose, TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE, TO BE HEALTHER, TO BE HAPPIER, To Have a life, As I say " Life changing "your life"! And we do that as "we see fit" Thanks again Adam! God Bless Kristy
I just want to say that I support both sides 100%!
I have always advocated here on YT and in my everyday life, that everyone must decide what is best for themselves. It's a very personal and individual thing and no one can make those decisions in our behalf. We need to respect the reasons why people make the choices they do by giving support.
Amazing response, its hard to disagree with what you said. This whole week (and weeks worth of back and forth from both sides) has definitely impacted my thoughts on WLS, the community and both sides of the fence. Your video gave me a 'light bulb-moment" - Thank you!
thank you for watching nicole, it has been incredibly interesting to watch all the opinions this week. if you have any other ideas of topics that will drive people insane again, PLEASE PLEASE tell me!
I totally agree. Surgery of ANY kind is not easy, and it's a terrifying thing. I just wouldn't be able to do it because just the WORD surgery freaks me out.
Also, surgery is extremely expensive if it is not covered by insurance... and lets face it.. how many people is this country have good enough insurance that covers weight loss surgery? Not many.. I always feel like maybe theres some jealousy there, perhaps towards those that can get it? who knows, but I am LOVING this topic!!
i actually just say your truelife episode this past weekend... i understand exactly how you felt, and i also share the same feelings about surgery as you do in this video.... your awesome for losing weight the healthy way now... kudos to you!!
thank you for having the courage to be a positive voice on this subject within your community. I can guarantee you that there are people within your commity that are at the end of their ropes and considering surgery. They look to our groups for support. At least they have you to turn to in this community without having to fear judgement. Great video!! love..love..love your personality.. u remind me of my son ;-)
"Every way is the hard way" Now that's just plain ol inteligence right there. You Gorgeous Adam ..well what can I say you just rock. I really enjoyed and appreciated this video. Thanks
Thank you for this video, what matters most is that we TRY.. and keep trying to get a hold of it, whatever it takes:) I have attached a video xoxo Becky
Finally! A decent response with a touch (maybe more than a touch) of intelligence combined with compassion. There IS a way to debate topics and NOT blow things out of proportion, or sensationalize .You just proved that. Kudos! It's human nature to gravitate towards those that can relate to your plight. Regardless of HOW we get there, we are all working towards the same goal. Lets work to keep things in perspective, shall we? Regards..
Lots of great points Adam.....to be honest I was a little nervous about your opinions buttttttt you did not disappoint....you super entertaining as usual! :-)
Well said....I think that out watching everyone else video your was the best...because we are all the same WLS and WLC we are all trying to lose weight in our own way...
Adam..Why are you so fucking cool?!?!? I love your statement in EVERY WAY is the HARD WAY! Great way to support Shanti!!!! Video Summary:Welll said, Bravo!
OK fine! Don't support my surgery. I had the duodenal switch not the lapband or gastric bypass. There are more wls out there than 2 :) And here I though you WERE the smart one of the bunch. JK Adam ... Most people don't know about it. I really appreciate your humor, compassion and understanding of being morbidly obese. I think since you have been there you may understand better. Thanks for the laugh this fine morning. Cheers! Tom
i think he was being who he always is and i never thought he wasnt nice, but i was preparing myself for the sharp blade of his wit...so i am surprised and very very entertained.
Great video Adam! I agree that everyone wants to be surrounded with other people they can relate to, especially on a subject like weight loss. maybe that is why the 2 groups are divided.
you honestly think we are all eating this up? I find the topic and the differences of opinion interesting...and I am enjoying watching the different opinions (including yours), but I am not a fan of the attacks on each other ESPECIALLY in this arena where people look for support...
I am not eating this up as you claim to think I am. I am finding suprising dissapointment in a place where I didn't think I'd find it.
well adam, that makes you human....and all of us being human makes it safe to assume everyone is eating this up.
My issues is that it is our human irrationalities that have caused a lot of our bad choices and ultimatly our health problems, obesity, and self image and if this is going to bring out the worst in us (regardless of how entertaining it is to the masses), it can be horrifyingly counterproductive to a lot of people's efforts to lose weight when they came here for support.
i don't think anyone was attacking anyone... sure they were mainly against it... but if they weren't, they wouldn't be here because they would of alld one it and be following (i assume) the same plan. i don't see what is wrong with them sharing thir opinions.
there were some personal attacks. I don't know if they were taken down or not, but they were there...if there weren't any, I would not have had any issue with anything
ahh..and reading you comment again, I think you misunderstood me, I wasn't implying that the WLL were attacking anyone, it was this topic that has caused the community to attack each other. Adam was pointing out that he found it entertaining. I was making the point that it is counterproductive.
I am not sure if I would jump to too many conclusions and dismiss anyone or anything....I just hope the entire community can use this as a learning experience....regardless of how much anyone enjoyed or disliked the drama, I would like to think that the wonderful vloggers of WLL didn't initially intend to cause it.
I agree that some of the arguments got a little too emotional to be worthwhile, but in the end, I think it's good for ALL of us to have our opinions challenged. If we approach it intelligently, it can make us think about our decisions, and either strengthen the ones we've already made, or re-examine them, and possibly open us up for better ones. The problem as I see it is when no one wants to let the other side have their opinion. I admit, though, that I like a little crazy, too ( ;
Was looking forward to this video...LOL... I am on your side here... but as I said before, I am not qualified to talk about it... Things which work for one person do not necessarily work for another. So as long as nobody is permanently damaged (phys. as mental)... go for it...
PS: can I quote u!?!? "we are naturally drawn to ppl that we can connect 2"....
Just watched this vid... YAY!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
shelskharma 2 years ago
Five stars for this one.
scabooter 2 years ago
I personally would never have that kind of surgery. But it's different for everybody. Is it better to be obese, or have surgery and lose weight? I don't know to be honest. Just because you've lost weight doesn't mean you're healthy... it's about the way you do it and your nutrition. I don't think it'd be possible to get adequate nutrition after having gastric bypass, they just can't eat enough calories..
ByeByeBelly 2 years ago
Amen!!
WestCoastDreamin 2 years ago
You are really a cutie pie!! :)
PSJ71 2 years ago
thanks for your opinion :)
AKphoto101333 2 years ago
lol lol lol! LOVE LOVE LOVE every sinle one of your videos!! EVERYONE!! why arent you doing the thursday one anymore?? why??? u and lauren rock!
chicharwali 3 years ago
lol @ you calling out all the closet drama queens in teh WLC.
I am now subbed here and think the cross reference of ideas and oppinions is great.
Oh yeah and I am now going to look at your old videos to see if I can learn more of this drastic way you lost weight.
Obviously I too a closet Drama Queen lmao
Spartan488to300 3 years ago
I appreciate this video :) I seriously heart you!
allisonpacino 3 years ago
Also I wanna say that surgery is not a quick fix it is very hard process having to limit your calories and all the side effects of the surgery. It's not easy for anyone to lose weight. This isn't directed to you Adam but this is just to anyone.
fightinfears 3 years ago
I say do what you gotta do to lose the weight once its off then you can try to get healthy. I had to do extreme ways to lose weight but now that I've lost it I am so healthy and I exercise and diet. I am much better off now then trying to 1000x I've tried to "diet and exercise" to lose weight and fail. I wouldn't get surgery personally but do what you gotta do to lose weight.
fightinfears 3 years ago
can i get an amen??? lol
i agree... at this point, i'd say the way "some of us" have lost weight has been equally risky to that of WLS
and darn u for not being controversial!
AliRoxIt 3 years ago
twilight <3
XloseitforeverX 3 years ago
You're absolutely adorable :-)
IamBmeTammy 3 years ago
I completely agree with your point of view. Every way is the hard way.
eparker0015 3 years ago
Ahhh~
xD
PinkRainToday 3 years ago
great video! My last diet was a medically supervised PSMF, similar to the starvation diet you did. It was my last ditch effort at losing weight and I also lost a load of weight during it. Slowly gained most of it back over 2 years. I believe in the fast, as ur not hungry during it, but in the end couldn't sustain. Thanks for understanding we WLSers are coming from.
cycleChic08 3 years ago
For the first 18 months after gastric bypass surgery, patients must restrict themselves to consuming less than 800 calories per day.
WLS doesnt make losing weight or maintaining any easier. Its just more expensive. I don't think it's bad but I dont understand why people waste all that money just to force themselves to starve. You're living proof that drastic measures don't require massive credit card debt.
jenniferstuff 3 years ago
you made a great video for such an asshole...
oh boy! :)
simplystrick 3 years ago
I like what you had to say. How in the hell did you get level headed all of a sudden sir. ;)
waterchicklet 3 years ago
i know, right?!
i think one can still be level headed but at the same time REVEL IN THE INSANENESS OF EVERYONE ON HERE! : ) I love it all!
alifelessboring 3 years ago 2
I don't know how my comment got deleted. How sad :( Anyway, just saying that I really enjoy watching your WLL vids. :D Woohoo and God bless!
brasileiraamericana 3 years ago
thank you steven, glad you liked it!
alifelessboring 3 years ago
Adam is the Sexy one on the WLL and Smarter....:-)
Nicsaprincess 3 years ago
How wonderful for you to be so dedicated to your health. I hope that i can be healthy soon. i could not do away with the diabetes. That was the reason I had the surgery, Now i have a chance to live longer, diabetes free. Isn't that awesome? Good luck on your success. You are a bright young man.:) Norma
nanananabhappy 3 years ago
Having never seen you fat, I can't believe you ever were. You look really great! :]
beautifullyrndm 3 years ago
Hurray! I'm so glad to hear your argument. Like others, I've been thinking about this since the first video was posted. I've concluded that it's crazy to think WLS is an easy solution to weight loss. Christ, it's surgery. As you say, every way is the hard way.
brentblog 3 years ago
You are right about the tendency to seek out other people with whom you can identify. I never even knew there was such a thing a weight loss surgery community on Youtube. I guess I never used that as a search term/tag.
dieselmota 3 years ago
excuse me....do you know where the prematurely grey community meets..............as always you are a delight.....
7llazaren 3 years ago
I have to be honest Adam I wasnt going to look for the next video because I didnt know if I could handle another wls bashing, but I was proven wrong by your outstanding video THank you so much I think that you may have brought some common ground and even may have bridged a gap between the two groups. God bless you and thank you for sharing your story with everybody.
jsdwellsnme 3 years ago
Kudos! I almost unsubscribed from this channel but thought i'd wait to see what the rest of the people this week would say. Now because of your video I just may stay subscribed! Thanks!!!
meltingmommy 3 years ago
I really enjoyed your v ideo!!! Very well said and congrats on your success..wow! Amazing! Good job!!!
mywlsjourney 3 years ago
Adam You are the best. I just want everyone to get to goal and be healthy! And have an OPEN mind!! Excellent video. <3 Nicol (eMinus)
ShrinkinPhotographer 3 years ago
ExAcTly!! Love it!
UltimateAnonymity 3 years ago
its love <3 haha you're awesome
kerinypoo 3 years ago
Great video as always Adam!
swtprpgrl32 3 years ago
My, Oh, My! Interesting week here. I am pre-op RNY. I am 48 yrs old, 284 lbs, 5'3", and at my witts end. I have been on every diet imaginable and finally gave up. I have severe sleep apnea, which has caused enlargement of my heart. I have diabetes with fasting blood sugar levels of 300/400. I am literally dying. I have a beautiful 2 yr old grandson that needs me. I have no choice BUT TO HAVE SURGERY!! I applaud your video.
dllars6005 3 years ago
"diets" are delusional temporary fixes. To honestly get a benefit out of "diets" there must be a long term, almost life dedication to it inorder to get somewhere with it. I wish people would understand that.
i wish you the best with your surgery, though!
wickymay 3 years ago
Exactly. Period. lol
<3
AmberMadeYouLook 3 years ago
Thanks for the great video! You are so right... weight loss in general is not easy! Good luck and good health to everyone!
lapbandliz 3 years ago
Thank you for this video! This is what I thought I would find when I FIRST showed up here. I apologize for any misconceptions I may have had about this channel based on what felt like attacks earlier in the week (Tues. and Wed.) Different strokes for different folks I suppose. In the end I hope we all end up in a healthy, happy body.
Donna:)
Journey2betrhealth 3 years ago
I still can't believe that anyone thinks that I said that surgery was the easy way out... ? And as for my choice to say I wouldn't recommend it,, I still wouldn't! Gosh.
This was a great video, Adam. Your point shines through <33
antishay 3 years ago
thank you! i hope you don't feel that i was attacking you in any way just because our opinions differ. i know we all are coming from a place of wanting to support.
alifelessboring 3 years ago
once again...best video of the week
good thoughts.
singingbeauty17 3 years ago
More intelligent than the majority of the WL community? Hmmmmmmmm. I will match you IQ points any day! LOL LOL Hey, I think you would be a great contender. However, I could be a great opponent to screw your opinion! LOL I have huge feelings and thoughts about WLS. I am taping my mouth shut right now. Ah yes. I love duct tape. It has so many universal uses! LOL
littlesheree 3 years ago
oh please share sheree! you know i am thirsty for more of this. ;) much love!
alifelessboring 3 years ago
Adam, I have to be honest with you! I have watched this video like 10 times... you are simply entertaining! I love it!
watchmegetskinny 3 years ago
Ha ha ha ha ha. Yeah, right. share Sheree. a-huh. Didn't you read the first part of my comment about intelligence? LOL LOL LOL Nothing fishy here. I don't take bait. :-)
wizzlewolf 3 years ago
Loved the video - you're pretty freakin awesome. I can't help but notice that your comments are pretty split between WLL and WLS people... What if the drama ultimately did bring the two communities more together... wouldn't that be a trip.
jodie729 3 years ago
You're so cute and I love to hear you learning from your mistakes. Awesome. God bless!
brasileiraamericana 3 years ago
sooo.. you're saying you have to do it the wrong way to learn to do it the right way?.... hmmm.. it's weird to say it out loud, but i know that when i did it the unhealthy way, i definitely got motivated that that WASN'T the way to do it this time... buuuut... i'm not gonna say I would suggest trying things the wrong way first... sowwy!
LoseTheWeight2008 3 years ago
no no... i am saying that all our goals should be to obtain a balanced, healthy life when it comes to nutrition and exercise... but it is not that simple for a lot of people, i know it wasn't for me. i am the first to say that my method of losing weight is not the healthiest form but through it, i have learned so much about myself and am now in a place where i am eating healthy and maintained a healthy weight for close to a year now.
thank you for watching!
alifelessboring 3 years ago
yea totally.. no judgement calls from me, you're right
p.s. umm, i love your shoulders too, k? :)
LoseTheWeight2008 3 years ago
Great vid Adam I knew there was a reason I liked you. :)
workingonfreedom 3 years ago
Great points in the video. Excellent Excellent!
myskinnymission 3 years ago
Great video! applaud..nice job. Shannon
slcinoz 3 years ago
I'm taking a radical approach to weight loss too. I'm glad to know you don't regret your radical approach. Did you get flack for taking such a radical approach? I could just pinch your cheeks, you're too cute!
hislivingsacrifice 3 years ago
i've gotten some flack, yes. it is is important for people to know that I am all about finding that place of balanced, healthy, eating (it is the most important thing) but not everyone can jump right into that. this is a journey. i continue to grow and improve.
best of luck to you!
-adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
surprising response , great vid
:)
bbolam72 3 years ago
Thanks for such a surprising response to Thursday's addition. Thanks for being supportive on both sides. Everyone IS NOT the same, and different strokes for differn't foaks....Anyhow you nailed it on the head when you said we are all here for the same purpose, TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE, TO BE HEALTHER, TO BE HAPPIER, To Have a life, As I say " Life changing "your life"! And we do that as "we see fit" Thanks again Adam! God Bless Kristy
TTCafterRNY 3 years ago
You are brilliant!
ilritmodellapassione 3 years ago
you have some really good points in this video!
great vid.
=]
wwgirl17 3 years ago
I just want to say that I support both sides 100%!
I have always advocated here on YT and in my everyday life, that everyone must decide what is best for themselves. It's a very personal and individual thing and no one can make those decisions in our behalf. We need to respect the reasons why people make the choices they do by giving support.
YvettesBoutique 3 years ago
much thanks, yvette! welcome back to youtube (again!)
alifelessboring 3 years ago
Your welcome, and thank-you Adam, I appreciate it. :)
YvettesBoutique 3 years ago
Amazing response, its hard to disagree with what you said. This whole week (and weeks worth of back and forth from both sides) has definitely impacted my thoughts on WLS, the community and both sides of the fence. Your video gave me a 'light bulb-moment" - Thank you!
ceramicheart150 3 years ago
thank you for watching nicole, it has been incredibly interesting to watch all the opinions this week. if you have any other ideas of topics that will drive people insane again, PLEASE PLEASE tell me!
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
oooh how about plastic surgery after losing weight ... cosmetic or medically necessary? bwaahahaa
winelover215 3 years ago
Excellent video, Adam. I really love how you stated your opinion. Every way is the hard way...so true!
PandasTT 3 years ago
you are sooo right !
giselerules 3 years ago
I totally agree. Surgery of ANY kind is not easy, and it's a terrifying thing. I just wouldn't be able to do it because just the WORD surgery freaks me out.
Also, surgery is extremely expensive if it is not covered by insurance... and lets face it.. how many people is this country have good enough insurance that covers weight loss surgery? Not many.. I always feel like maybe theres some jealousy there, perhaps towards those that can get it? who knows, but I am LOVING this topic!!
mollzz 3 years ago
Great peace maker video :).
I know you enjoyed the drama battle though :P
Luv ya
Cheers,
Mari
Slim4Iife 3 years ago
mari! please, if you know any other topics that will make people go nutty like this, please tell me. i need this! ;)
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
Ha! I have topis but not related to weight loss... :P
Slim4Iife 3 years ago
i actually just say your truelife episode this past weekend... i understand exactly how you felt, and i also share the same feelings about surgery as you do in this video.... your awesome for losing weight the healthy way now... kudos to you!!
collegeclass101 3 years ago
much thanks!
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
you are the smartest. :)
kbf1 3 years ago
thanks Adam..I appreciate your fair opinions on the issue. I think you and Alejandro have redeemed the WLLs.
Aviva
AJC0402 3 years ago
You are too much fun :)
I enjoyed your take on this...if WLS is what will help somebody become healthy...Go for it!
xoxoxo
l3rownEyedl3ella 3 years ago
hey adam,
thank you for having the courage to be a positive voice on this subject within your community. I can guarantee you that there are people within your commity that are at the end of their ropes and considering surgery. They look to our groups for support. At least they have you to turn to in this community without having to fear judgement. Great video!! love..love..love your personality.. u remind me of my son ;-)
autumnpromise91 3 years ago
Well spoken.
paul20072007 3 years ago
"Every way is the hard way" Now that's just plain ol inteligence right there. You Gorgeous Adam ..well what can I say you just rock. I really enjoyed and appreciated this video. Thanks
xoxoxo
*K*
karikatk 3 years ago
I totally agree with you...thx
racegurl29 3 years ago
Bravo. Well said.
maggyruth 3 years ago
Thank you for this video, what matters most is that we TRY.. and keep trying to get a hold of it, whatever it takes:) I have attached a video xoxo Becky
bookyroony 3 years ago
Adam, as always, you deliver. nuff said!
fit2btried 3 years ago 2
Finally! A decent response with a touch (maybe more than a touch) of intelligence combined with compassion. There IS a way to debate topics and NOT blow things out of proportion, or sensationalize .You just proved that. Kudos! It's human nature to gravitate towards those that can relate to your plight. Regardless of HOW we get there, we are all working towards the same goal. Lets work to keep things in perspective, shall we? Regards..
cotysmom 3 years ago 2
Adam, you are a bit more intelligent than the others... not even gonna lie :)
need2dosomething 3 years ago 5
Adam is the SHIZZLE:-)
Nicsaprincess 3 years ago 2
Loves.
littlebiglife 3 years ago
Lots of great points Adam.....to be honest I was a little nervous about your opinions buttttttt you did not disappoint....you super entertaining as usual! :-)
KarlaKayM 3 years ago 2
Am I welcome to come back next week too? Or just Jane?
watchmegetskinny 3 years ago
absolutely!
though i am going to be a lot less excited with no more controversial topics. thank you for watching.
-adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
You should start doing this channel in 3D. Heh
XBellaSoleilX 3 years ago
Well said....I think that out watching everyone else video your was the best...because we are all the same WLS and WLC we are all trying to lose weight in our own way...
jepsyg 3 years ago 2
you are so fucking hot!
TheStarvingSoprano 3 years ago 2
and way smarter ! lololol
Candocait 3 years ago 2
AGREED!
junkinthetrunkk 3 years ago
Hands off!! :-P
blueeyedbetty 3 years ago
lol! don't worry - he's all yours! x
TheStarvingSoprano 3 years ago
PFT...my hands are ALL ON!!! WOOT!!!!.. what lauren, you don't believe in sharing? lmao j/k...take him... he luves you better anyways :(
junkinthetrunkk 3 years ago
thank you, beautiful!
-a
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
omg i think i am in love!!!..you are so super awesome!!!..and i am not just saying that bc you agree.i love your valid points, you just rock!
oxoxoxo
dmerkle5 3 years ago
well put,
daddy will you marry me
we could have 14 fucked up kids, a white picket fence, and call it a good thing.
zurplemoon 3 years ago 2
oh man
funniest comment ever!!
XBellaSoleilX 3 years ago 2
LAMO Zurp..you are awesome
junkinthetrunkk 3 years ago
ready when you are, momma.
love you!
- a
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
lol this week you had the most sense.
Great video.
How long did it took you to lose the weight Adam?
majamrs 3 years ago
thank you maya.
i lost 140lbs in just over a year and have been maintaining a healthy weight for the last 8 or so months.
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
THANK YOU ADAM! At last, we finally get someone with intelligence.
YogiUToo 3 years ago 3
Great Video.
cutsiegirlz 3 years ago
Brilliant!
Rachele77 3 years ago
Adam..Why are you so fucking cool?!?!? I love your statement in EVERY WAY is the HARD WAY! Great way to support Shanti!!!! Video Summary:Welll said, Bravo!
lisabgreen512 3 years ago
This video made me smile :) I was waiting all week for someone to say exactly what you said!
digupmyheart 3 years ago 2
I appreciate you and your perspective. Good video.
ActionWords 3 years ago 3
Wonderful vid, Adam!
Imskinnyinside 3 years ago 4
Finally an intelligent statement from someone on this site.
ShrinkingNurse 3 years ago 5
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Of course there's a divide between the coommunities! WLC people aren't interested in blenderiing food!
JamieSnyderTV 3 years ago
Classy.
watchmegetskinny 3 years ago
OK fine! Don't support my surgery. I had the duodenal switch not the lapband or gastric bypass. There are more wls out there than 2 :) And here I though you WERE the smart one of the bunch. JK Adam ... Most people don't know about it. I really appreciate your humor, compassion and understanding of being morbidly obese. I think since you have been there you may understand better. Thanks for the laugh this fine morning. Cheers! Tom
winelover215 3 years ago 5
there is still time to go bat shit crazy over my lack of sensitivity to those with the switch! ;) -- haha. thank you for watching.
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
HAhahahh this is so great.
antishay 3 years ago
i must admit...you have surprised me
MissJanieHere 3 years ago 3
He surprised me too! I thought for sure he'd slam someone, not that he's not a nice person. I guess he opted for some seriousness on this vid.
Imskinnyinside 3 years ago
i think he was being who he always is and i never thought he wasnt nice, but i was preparing myself for the sharp blade of his wit...so i am surprised and very very entertained.
MissJanieHere 3 years ago
i am glad janie, thank you for for sticking with the channel and watching my video!
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
Great video Adam! I agree that everyone wants to be surrounded with other people they can relate to, especially on a subject like weight loss. maybe that is why the 2 groups are divided.
rugratstar 3 years ago 2
AMEN.
clbroadway 3 years ago
everyone is in it for the same thing, os i agree with what you're saying.
LoveComatose 3 years ago
your great.. i like you.. your soo positive
starloz5 3 years ago
<3 You have lovely shoulders.
blueeyedbetty 3 years ago
i love you more than you know! thank you for being you.
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
LOL Lauren...stop drooling over Adam!
junkinthetrunkk 3 years ago
I can't help it!!! ;-)
blueeyedbetty 3 years ago
Did you even hear a word he said? or were you too busy looking at his shoulders... ? LMAO <3 you lauren!
junkinthetrunkk 3 years ago
Was he even talking!? :-P
blueeyedbetty 3 years ago
HAHhahahahahha this is the best exchange. Lol <3
antishay 3 years ago
you honestly think we are all eating this up? I find the topic and the differences of opinion interesting...and I am enjoying watching the different opinions (including yours), but I am not a fan of the attacks on each other ESPECIALLY in this arena where people look for support...
I am not eating this up as you claim to think I am. I am finding suprising dissapointment in a place where I didn't think I'd find it.
thesiegster 3 years ago 2
you are a better man than i, greggers -- I am loving EVERY hot second of this! I love the crazies on each side. thanks much for watching!
- adam
weightlosslosers 3 years ago
well adam, that makes you human....and all of us being human makes it safe to assume everyone is eating this up.
My issues is that it is our human irrationalities that have caused a lot of our bad choices and ultimatly our health problems, obesity, and self image and if this is going to bring out the worst in us (regardless of how entertaining it is to the masses), it can be horrifyingly counterproductive to a lot of people's efforts to lose weight when they came here for support.
thesiegster 3 years ago
i don't think anyone was attacking anyone... sure they were mainly against it... but if they weren't, they wouldn't be here because they would of alld one it and be following (i assume) the same plan. i don't see what is wrong with them sharing thir opinions.
roadofimprovement 3 years ago
there were some personal attacks. I don't know if they were taken down or not, but they were there...if there weren't any, I would not have had any issue with anything
thesiegster 3 years ago
ahh..and reading you comment again, I think you misunderstood me, I wasn't implying that the WLL were attacking anyone, it was this topic that has caused the community to attack each other. Adam was pointing out that he found it entertaining. I was making the point that it is counterproductive.
thesiegster 3 years ago
Dudes who is giving tumbs down?
He rocks sox off.
beautifulxsecrets 3 years ago 2
lmao tumbs!
I mean thumbs :]
beautifulxsecrets 3 years ago
I don't like it either. Sort of feel used for entertainment - like pouring salt in a wound! I won't be back - unsubscribing.
YogiUToo 3 years ago 3
I am not sure if I would jump to too many conclusions and dismiss anyone or anything....I just hope the entire community can use this as a learning experience....regardless of how much anyone enjoyed or disliked the drama, I would like to think that the wonderful vloggers of WLL didn't initially intend to cause it.
thesiegster 3 years ago 2
that was my concern too after getting a personal message stating that.
MissJanieHere 3 years ago
I agree that some of the arguments got a little too emotional to be worthwhile, but in the end, I think it's good for ALL of us to have our opinions challenged. If we approach it intelligently, it can make us think about our decisions, and either strengthen the ones we've already made, or re-examine them, and possibly open us up for better ones. The problem as I see it is when no one wants to let the other side have their opinion. I admit, though, that I like a little crazy, too ( ;
WingedSeed 3 years ago
This was an amazing answer. I <3 you Adam.
piperlynne 3 years ago 2
Was looking forward to this video...LOL... I am on your side here... but as I said before, I am not qualified to talk about it... Things which work for one person do not necessarily work for another. So as long as nobody is permanently damaged (phys. as mental)... go for it...
PS: can I quote u!?!? "we are naturally drawn to ppl that we can connect 2"....
ProjectClassReunion 3 years ago 2
fantastic vid adam!!!
ghettofabarlene 3 years ago